octopus
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Stephanie Smith, manager of the Field Museum's X-ray computed tomography laboratory, helped create highly detailed micro CT scans of the octopus.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
While the octopus is light blue on its back, underneath it is a "very deep purple", Voight said.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Using the ROV, the team collected the octopus specimen and also recorded video footage of two others that appeared to be the same species.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
"We think this colour pattern helps keep it safe. If the octopus grabs a prey item that emits light, that light may attract predators that might then eat the octopus," she explained.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Another good thing about Sinaloa, she can cook things apart from octopus.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
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